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Precocious puberty in boys A guide for parents and carers

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Precocious puberty in boys A guide for parents

and carers

Contents

What is precocious puberty?

This leaflet was created by the SPEG Nurses’ Sub-Group. SPEG (Scottish Paediatric Endocrine Group) is a network of health-care professionals in Scotland who have a particular interest in the care of children and young adults who have endocrine conditions. Date of first issue: 31/01/2019 Review date: 31/01/2022

For more information, contact: Scottish Paediatric Endocrine Group (SPEG) Network National Network Management Service

Email:[email protected]

www.speg.scot.nhs.uk

What are the signs of precocious puberty?

Should we tell other people?

Why did it happen to my son?

What tests will my son have?

What should I tell my son?

Is there any treatment for it?

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How long will treatment last?

Does the treatment have any side effects?